Financing of Ports & Terminals

Overview

Attend this seminar to:

• Learn about drivers of demand and regional volume growth projections
• Grasp the key funding issues of bankability from a lenders perspective
• Find out solutions to congestion in the seaports and hinterland infrastructure by 2015
• Review the challenges of streamlining and building new capacity in existing terminals
• Assess the economic criteria of financing and valuating ports
• Obtain an overview of the private sector investment in ports
• Look at construction risks in port development

Case Studies + Practical Session

• Privatisation process of the Malta Free Port
• The 'China Effect' and its implication on the long term shipping outlook
• Concession agreements and terminal use agreement

Plus Panel Discussion

• Is privatisation the answer?

This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of how ports and terminals are organised and financed globally including the challenges and issues faced by operators, owners and financers.

The international ports and terminal sector has seen a steady influx of private operators since the early 90's. In tandem, commercial banks have joined the fray to meet their financial requirements and most recently, major ocean carriers and real estate owners have charted their own agenda to secure terminal facilities and issue concessions to raise investments critical to their operations. This has changed the way ports are being operated thereby making the market more competitive and investment led.

The second from the successful series of seminars, this event will discuss concessions, international case studies on specific port management, key issues and problems, environmental impact and green field development along with the challenges of infrastructure expansion, risk assessment and security.

Book your place without delay as spaces are limited to ensure a valuable learning forum, with plenty of networking opportunities.

Feedback from the Financing of Ports & Terminals May 2008

"Very informative, good insight into what is effecting the industry today and in the near future"
(Southampton Container)

"It was very interesting, diverse and insightful with experiences from the audience"
(TMSA)

"It was an eye-opener, creating further dimension and depth of FPT"
(Port Authority)

Who should attend:

• Terminal Operators and Owners
• Ship Owners
• Bankers and Financers
• Equity and Pension Fund Operators
• Port Authorities
• Shipping Agents
• Brokers & Insurers
• Real Estate & Infrastructure Developers
• Lawyers
• Policy makers
• Transportation Consultants & Analysts